Resource type defines how the system plan RESOURCES as per the planning parameters. There are various planning parameters for each resource type. When you transfer work CENTERS from ERP system, following resource types are already created −

• Single-Activity and Multi activity Resource
• Single-Mixed and Multi mixed Resources
• Line Resource

Single-Activity and Multi activity Resource : In Single activity resource, one activity can be carried out at a time. In multi activity resource, several activities can be carried out at one time.

Single-Mixed and Multi mixed Resources : In SAP SCM, you use mixed resources to perform Production Planning SAP PP and Detailed SCHEDULING both the activities.

Now single mixed resources means that a single activity resources in Production planning PP and in Detailed Scheduling DS and multi-mixed resources allow multi activity resources.

Line Resource : It defines working time and rates of line. A line resource is created in APO for each line you create in DI system.

Resource type defines how the system plan resources as per the planning parameters. There are various planning parameters for each resource type. When you transfer work centers from ERP system, following resource types are already created −

Single-Activity and Multi activity Resource : In Single activity resource, one activity can be carried out at a time. In multi activity resource, several activities can be carried out at one time.

Single-Mixed and Multi mixed Resources : In SAP SCM, you use mixed resources to perform Production Planning SAP PP and Detailed Scheduling both the activities.

Now single mixed resources means that a single activity resources in Production planning PP and in Detailed Scheduling DS and multi-mixed resources allow multi activity resources.

Line Resource : It defines working time and rates of line. A line resource is created in APO for each line you create in DI system.